Which of the following pathological conditions occurs when there is an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain?

A) Reye's syndrome
B) cerebral palsy
C) hydrocephalus
D) cerebral contusion


C) hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus is an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain ventricles.
Reye's syndrome is encephalopathy associated with aspirin use in children. Cerebral palsy is
brain damage resulting from a defect, trauma, or oxygen deprivation before, during, or shortly
after birth. Cerebral contusion is bruising of the brain from a blow or impact.

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